Sainsbury’s Odd Down in Bath opened their doors to customers on Wednesday 27^th April. As their chosen charity for 2011, they are keen to promote what we do, as well as raise funds for the rest of this year. To start the ball rolling we attended their open day and their first full weekend of trading. Customers from the area where all keen to know what we do, and how this is achieved. And at the same time we had people returning, just to sit on our bike and pick up a few more groceries! We also spoke to some potential new volunteers. Even the duty bike had a brief opportunity on Saturday to pop in after a call to St Martins hospital that is just opposite the store.

We are meeting with the management team in a few days to set up a programme of events. Steve, the store manager has already even offered to push one of his team out of a plane and follow with a couple of parachutes all in aid of Freewheelers! Watch this space for the results of our new relationship.

As a result of the 3 days, and a great deal of interest we collected donations of over £1,100. Thanks to everyone. So keep an eye out for us at Sainsbury’s Odd Down. And we highly recommend the pizza cooked to order!!!